Provide an appropriate response.A container manufacturer will make an open box by cutting a 3-inch square from each corner of a square sheet of aluminum and then turning up the sides. The box is to contain at least 300 in3. Find the dimensions of the smallest sheet of aluminum that can be used.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


16 in. by 16 in.

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One inlet pipe can fill a chemical storage tank in 30 hours. Another inlet pipe can fill the same tank in 80 hours. How long will it take to fill the storage tank if the two pipes work together?

What will be an ideal response?

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Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.Some number divided by 59

A. 59x
B. 59 - x
C.
D. 59 + x

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Solve the system of equations algebraically for real values of x and y. ? ?

A. (8, 9), (9, 8) B. (3, 9), (9, 3) C. (9, 8), (9, 8) D. (8, 9), (8, 3) E. no solution

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